The Loyola Project
The Loyola Project is a 2022 documentary film about the 1963 Loyola Ramblers men's basketball team and the Game of Change.[1] The film details how the Ramblers, led by coach George Ireland, broke down racial barriers in college basketball on their path to becoming NCAA champions.
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Directed by | Patrick Creadon |
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Narrated by | Lucas Williamson |
Cinematography | Erin G. Wesley |
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Music by | Alex Mansour |
Production company | O'Malley Creadon Productions |
Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Loyola Project is directed by Patrick Creadon and is narrated by 2022 Ramblers guard and co-captain Lucas Williamson.[2]
Release
The Loyola Project premiered on CBS Sports Network on February 7, 2022 in honor of Black History Month.[2]
Shortly after the film’s release, O’Malley Creadon Productions partnered with CBS and Northwestern Mutual to host the “63 for 63 Screening Series."[3] In honor of the 1963 Ramblers team, the “63 for 63 Screening Series” brought The Loyola Project to 63 college campuses throughout the spring of 2022.[3] Due to the success of this tour, O’Malley Creadon Productions later announced that they would be expanding screening opportunities to all American universities through June 2023, as well as creating a separate tour for businesses and community organizations.
Reception
The Loyola Project received positive reviews upon its release. Writing for the Chicago Sun-Times, Rick Telander praised the documentary as a “historic, mesmerizing, complex film.”[4] In a similarly positive review, WGN Radio’s John Landecker called The Loyola Project an “unbelievably great documentary” that was “recommended for everyone.”[5]
References
- Mogos, Aida (February 6, 2022). "New Film Tells Story of 1963 Loyola Men's Basketball Team". WTTW News. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
- Kuwana, Claire. "Loyola's Williamson Finds Passion Narrating Project on 1963 Title". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
- "Paramount Press Express | CBS Sports | CBS SPORTS | Releases". www.paramountpressexpress.com. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
- "Documentary about Loyola's 1963 NCAA title team well worth watching". Chicago Sun-Times. 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
- "The Loyola Project". WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own. 2022-02-11. Retrieved 2022-11-02.